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DUI & DWI Defense in Maryland

A DUI or DWI in Maryland puts your license and your record on the line. The clock starts at the traffic stop — act fast to protect your right to drive.

Est. 1970 Anchored in Annapolis
50+ years combined trial experience
Anne Arundel County courtrooms
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Your license and your record are worth fighting for. Cochran & Chhabra Law Group defends Maryland drivers against DUI and DWI charges from the moment of the stop through the courtroom — and through the separate MVA process that decides whether you keep driving.

After a DUI arrest you typically have only a short window — about 10 days — to request a hearing with the Maryland MVA to protect your license. Don’t wait. As an SFST-certified defense, we know exactly where these cases are won: the stop, the field sobriety testing, the breath or blood evidence, and the procedure behind it all.

What We Handle

DUI & DWI Defense in Maryland — the matters we take on.

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First-Offense DUI

A first offense can still mean jail, fines, and suspension — defended seriously.

02

Repeat & Felony DUI

Higher stakes demand a sharper, well-prepared defense.

03

DWI Charges

Driving while impaired — a separate charge with its own strategy.

04

MVA License Hearings

Protecting your right to drive in the administrative process.

05

Breath & Blood Tests

Challenging the science, the device, and the procedure.

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Field Sobriety Testing

SFST-certified scrutiny of how the tests were administered.

07

Underage & Commercial

Zero-tolerance and CDL-driver consequences.

08

Ignition Interlock

Guidance on interlock and license reinstatement.

09

Out-of-State Drivers

Defending visitors charged while driving in Maryland.

Why Cochran & Chhabra

A defense built on preparation, not promises.

SFST-certified defense

We know the field sobriety tests as well as the officers do — and where they break down.

We move on the 10-day clock

The MVA license deadline is tight. We act immediately to protect your right to drive.

From the stop to the verdict

Every link in the case — stop, testing, evidence, procedure — gets tested for a way to win.

Questions, Answered

Knowledge is power.

What should I do right after a DUI arrest in Maryland?
Stay polite, say as little as possible, and call a lawyer. Critically, you have only about 10 days to request an MVA hearing to protect your license — so call us right away.
Do I really need a lawyer for a first-offense DUI?
Yes. A first offense in Maryland can still mean jail, fines, and a license suspension. A real defense — starting with the stop and the field sobriety testing — often changes the outcome.
Will I lose my license?
Not necessarily. There are two tracks — the criminal case and the MVA administrative case. We fight on both, and acting quickly on the MVA deadline is key.
Can a DUI be reduced or dismissed?
Sometimes. If the stop, testing, or breath/blood evidence was flawed, that can change everything. We’ll review your case honestly and tell you where it stands.
What’s the difference between DUI and DWI in Maryland?
They’re separate charges with different thresholds and penalties. We defend both and build the strategy around the specific charge you’re facing.
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